University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have identified the specific biological mechanisms believed to lead to a rare and incurable blood disease known as Diamond Blackfan anemia(DBA). Scientists say with further investigation, their discoveries could result in drastic changes to current thinking about treatment for this disease and may lead to promising new drug therapies.George Thomas, PhD, Stefano Fumagalli, PhD, and collaborators report their findings online ahead of print in the journal Nature Cell Biology on March 15, 2009.
Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) announced Friday that he has had early-stage prostate cancer diagnosed. He said he has no plans to resign and will seek reelection next year.
Canadian born Bollywood actress Lisa Ray has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a cancer of the white blood cellsknown as plasma cells, which produce antibodies. It is a rare and incurable disease
